Hennessey's VelociRaptor SUV is cooler than your SUV

Hennessey Performance unveils its VelociRaptor SUV.

Looking for something sick to take on your next adventure? Hennessey Performance has a ride for you. The Texas-based performance gurus, responsible for the
1,200-hp Venom GT and VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe, have transformed the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor into a fire-breathing people mover.

The VelociRaptor SUV combines the performance of Hennessey's Raptor pickup with the seating capacity of a sport-utility. The transformation is accomplished
by grafting the rear end of a Ford Excursion onto a stock Raptor, with that SUV's rear windows, seats, and tailgate replacing the pickup bed. The
modification only adds 600 lbs to the truck.

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Though it's based on the Raptor, extreme offroading is out of the question here; this car is intended for on-road use, but can do some light to moderate
playing in the dirt.

Base models come equipped with the same 411-hp Ford 6.2-liter V8 found in the stock Raptor. However, you can opt for the VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged
package for an additional cost. It adds a custom supercharger to the standard V8 engine, upping power output to an amazing 600 ponies. While the stock
engine is plenty fast (propelling this massive machine up to 60 mph in less than 8 seconds), with the VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged V8 under the hood,
it'll do zero to 60 mph in a scant 5.9 seconds.

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Other optional goodies include a Brembo front-brake upgrades, larger wheels and tires, LED lighting upgrades, security armoring systems and more. The base price isn't for the thin of wallet, though: $149,500.